Embark on a two-day adventure filled with authentic Egyptian cuisine and local winemaking.

Taste of Place is a collection of culinary and beverage experiences inviting you to sample local food culture in Four Seasons destinations around the world. At participating properties, travellers and locals with an appetite for exploration can enjoy exclusive tours, tastings, classes and dining experiences – each orchestrated by area experts and unfolding in unforgettable settings.

Our vibrant restaurant,Zitouni, serves dishes that tell a comprehensive story of Egyptian cuisine, featuring recipes from every corner of the country. This two-day adventure reveals the start-to-finish process that the Hotel’s Executive Chef Emad Ebeidof goes through when creating such a diverse menu.By immersing yourself in this experience, you can taste the finest Egypt has to offer.

Day One

The day begins with a trip in a private car to your destination – Makar Farms, established in 1888 as the best local farm in the country, where you will embark on an exclusive tour. Here, you'll witness the care that goes into growing the Hotel’s exclusive and organic produce, from planting the seeds to arrivingin the capable hands of the culinary team at Four Seasons Hotel Cairo at Nile Plaza.

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At the end of your tour, an authentic Egyptian meal awaits you amidst the farm’s gardens, overseen by Chef Ebeidof himself.

Day Two

The next day, discover the aromatic history of Egyptian wine-making as you visit the county’s best vineyard – Al Ahram Beverages. Indulge in the beverages that have been perfected over the last 500 years, to make sure that each sip you take teaches you a little bit more about Egypt’s superior grapes and culinary capabilities.

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Have one of our food and beverage experts by your side every step of the way, unfolding the culinary story for you firsthand throughout the day.

End the day with a private cooking session with Chef Ebeidof at Zitouni, outfitted in an official chef uniform. You will leave with the sights, smells and tastes of Egypt forever engraved in your memory.

Each participant will leave with a commemorative bottle of the finest local wine, delivered to your room.